Kia goes bold with all-new Sportage crossover bound for Frankfurt 2015 - New York Daily News

For the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Kia has dropped new images of its upcoming compact crossover, set to take on strong competitors in the form of the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Hyundai Tucson. Sporting a very tall front end with a distinctive (if surprised-looking) face, the Sportage echoes Kia concepts of the past few years, most notably the Provo hybrid hatchback concept from the Geneva Motor Show in 2013. The high-set headlights and... From the side, the Sportage is very similar to its corporate sibling the Hyundai Tucson , so a heavily-revised front and rear end were needed to set it apart. " Bold designs are harder and harder to come by in 2015, with many automakers playing it safe in an effort not to offend the aesthetic eye of prospective buyers. Source: www.nydailynews.com